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Our Warriors GiveUs Purpose.

And we take the opportunite to give back, by giving them a place to heal full of caring, camaraderie and understanding in a unique environment. Learn more about the mission & values of Darby’s Warrior Support.

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In the closing days of a recent Arkansas duck season, four US Army Rangers freshly returned from combat in Afghanistan had just experienced a glorious morning duck hunting in Arkansas flooded timber.

They sat around the breakfast table basking in the warm glow of the morning’s camaraderie and success, but missing their wounded comrades who couldn’t participate, then a powerful idea surfaced, “Might what we have just experienced be a way to bring healing to our wounded Ranger buddies?”

The DWS Mission is to provide physically and emotionally injured post 9/11 Special Operations Combat veterans with all-inclusive Arkansas hunting and fishing opportunities in an environment that comforts, encourages and fosters rehabilitation, recovery and transition.

The Arkansas values of rugged individualism, hard work, patriotism and love of the outdoors makes the Natural State the perfect location for DWS and allow us to operate almost totally with volunteers and without paid staff.

Groups of soldiers – all wounded warriors who have been severly injured and those who have earned Purple Heart or equivalent honors – are guests at the DWS Arkansas Duck House for a weekend duck hunt. Many of the warriors are emotionally stressed and while some have TBI, PTSD or loss of limbs and mobility, others show no outward signs of their wounds.

Supporting Soldiers, Not Salaries...

We have been able to sustain a program that covers all Soldier expenses other than a hunting license and duck stamps. We are transparent and professional in all that we say and do. The DWS business model for long-term sustainment is built on volunteers not salaries. The generosity of our many donors has enabled us to serve those who’ve bravely served Only through your continued support will we be able to sustain this effort.

Never Shall We Fail Our Comrades.

I am honored to provide Wounded Warrior duck hunts at our Swamp Bucks property. I have told the Soldiers that they are always welcome to come hunt with us anytime they can.

- Doctor Rodgers (owner), Exclusive Arkansas Duck Camp

"The time I spent with you and your team enjoying their amazing unselfish hospitality and patriotic gratitude has made every moment I spent deployed and away from my family worthwhile and meaningful."

LTC Bobby McCarthy

"This is an amazing organization. I want to help. Charge the Country Club of Little Rock event to my club bill."

Leon Catlett

"Man, these Rangers are amazing! You're 76 years old. Who's gonna carry Darby's Warrior Support on into the future? I want to help."

Stuttgart Lodge Owner

"I cannot be there to host the Rangers but my ranch manager will do it for me. The entire ranch is theirs for the weekend. They may each kill a trophy white-tail and any doe they want. Also, we will have dove hunting available, so please tell them to bring their shotguns."

Scott, South Texas ranch owner

"Three years in a row Rangers have run the 26.2 mile Pensacola Marathon carrying 50 pound rucksacks in order to raise awareness and funds for Darby's Warrior Support. These are DWS alumni expressing their feedback about the value they place on participating in our program."

Jim Daniel

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Nature Heals

Join us in giving back to our elite warriors that have given so much to our nation. Your donation can help fund much-needed healing support through the camaraderie of world-class hunting excursions. Our organization exisits ONLY for the benefit of our fine soldiers.